CLASSIC: Can memories be erased?

CLASSIC: Can memories be erased?

It sounds like a quandry straight out of science fiction -- given the opportunity, would you erase your own painful or traumatic memories? Join Ben and Matt as they separate science fiction from science fact (along with the fuzzy border in between), delving into the murky mechanics of memory, the treacherous way our brains handle recollections, and the profound implications posed by living in a world where memories can be artificially created, monetized, or erased.

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CLASSIC: Famous Lost Tombs, Part I

CLASSIC: Famous Lost Tombs, Part I

In an earlier episode, the guys delved into the modern mystery of Genghis Khan's hidden grave, and found he was far from the only famous historical figure lost to secrecy and the inevitable march of t...

16 Mai 202455min

The Dead Internet Theory

The Dead Internet Theory

The internet is amazing, terrifying, hilarious and, as you read this, still evolving today. We genuinely don't know if humans are ready for it. Tonight's episode examines a troubling accusation -- wha...

15 Mai 202459min

CLASSIC: What exactly is 'Natural Flavoring'?

CLASSIC: What exactly is 'Natural Flavoring'?

You can find phrases touting "natural" flavoring on products throughout most modern supermarkets, from beverages to cereal to more -- but what exactly does this mean? Join the guys as they delve into ...

14 Mai 202434min

Strange News: Rap Beefs, Tornadoes, Brain Worms and More

Strange News: Rap Beefs, Tornadoes, Brain Worms and More

What's going on with all these tornado clusters-- and what does it tell us about the future of natural disasters? The gang weighs in on the larger context of recent rap beefs. Ben calls in from an und...

13 Mai 202457min

Universe 25: The Parable of Rodent Utopias and Behavioral Sinks

Universe 25: The Parable of Rodent Utopias and Behavioral Sinks

What would happen if you built an almost-perfect world, limited in terms only of space? How would people react -- could you create a utopian society? These are the questions John Bumpass Calhoun asked...

10 Mai 20241h 1min

Listener Mail: Real Telepathy, Bird Flu and Cows, Voting Age, A Wholesome Conspiracy

Listener Mail: Real Telepathy, Bird Flu and Cows, Voting Age, A Wholesome Conspiracy

J Conner and Ben bond on the concept that technological breakthroughs may lead to the creation of real-life telepathy. Scootch weighs in on the pickle of voting age limits -- and age limits in general...

9 Mai 202454min

Drugs As Weapons, Part II: Cannabis-induced Psychosis

Drugs As Weapons, Part II: Cannabis-induced Psychosis

Ah, cannabis! That oft-vilified, oft-worshipped source of so many creative snacks, amazing music, and... legal chaos. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel return to the world of "drugs as weapons,...

8 Mai 20241h 3min

CLASSIC: Is MI5 a Criminal Organization?

CLASSIC: Is MI5 a Criminal Organization?

Also known as the Security Service, MI5 is the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency, dealing with threats inside the kingdom. However, recent revelations have shown that,...

7 Mai 202448min

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